Target Village - Bailey Family Car

The Bailey Family's Ford Model T is a metaphor for George Bailey's life. George himself sees it as a status symbol. It represents how poor he is when his friend Sam rides in a limousine. It represents his frustration when he tries to open the door and it won't open, or when he tries to close it, but it won't close. And when George's life seems to be out of control, he crashes the car.